Wonswisz Early Origins

The surname Wonswisz was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Wonsowicz was a sub Clan of the Labendz Royal Tribe.

Wonswisz Spelling Variations

Wonswisz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wonsowicz, Wonsewicz, Wonsowski, Wensewicz, Winsowicz and many more.

Wonswisz Early History

Wonswisz Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wonswisz research. Another 145 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 167 and 1673 are included under the topic Early Wonswisz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wonswisz Early Notables (pre 1700)

Wonswisz Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Paul Wonsowic, who arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1892.

The Wonswisz Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Wonswisz Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.